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PICNIC AT HANGING ROCK: The Musical Will Premiere Off-Broadway With Tatianna Córdoba and More
by Stephi Wild - Nov 5, 2025

PICNIC AT HANGING ROCK: The Musical, adapted from the  novel by Joan Lindsay, with book and lyrics by Hilary Bell and music and arrangements by Greta Gertler Gold, will  begin performances off-Broadway next month.

Photos: Tony-Winner Beth Leavel Joins Breaking The Binary Theatre Star-Studded THE DROWSY CHAPERONE In Concert At Carnegie Hall
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 21, 2025

Check out brand-new photos of Breaking the Binary Theatre’s one-night-only concert presentation of The Drowsy Chaperone at Carnegie Hall! The concert kicked off the 2025 Breaking the Binary Theatre Festival.

Exclusive: Jonathan Van Ness Backstage at THE DROWSY CHAPERONE at Carnegie Hall
by Michael Major - Oct 21, 2025

Go backstage at Breaking the Binary Theatre's The Drowsy Chaperone with Jonathan van Ness! The Emmy-winner took BroadwayWorld backstage at the one-night-only Carnegie Hall performance with new photos.

Taylor Iman Jones to Star in CHARLOTTE LUCAS IS 27 AND NOT DEAD
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 16, 2025

Taylor Iman Jones (Broadway’s Six, Head Over Heels; Hamilton national tour) will star as ‘Charlotte Lucas’ in the upcoming IGNITE Concert of Charlotte Lucas is 27 and Not Dead.

Cast Set for CHARLOTTE LUCAS IS 27 AND NOT DEAD at Prospect Musicals
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 10, 2025

The cast has been revealed for the upcoming IGNITE Concert of Charlotte Lucas is 27 and Not Dead, a new musical by Jessie Field and James Martinez Salem. Learn more!

CHARLOTTE LUCAS IS 27 AND NOT DEAD Concert to be Presented at Prospect Musicals
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 24, 2025

 Prospect Musicals will present an upcoming IGNITE Concert of Charlotte Lucas is 27 and Not Dead, a new musical by Jessie Field and James Martinez Salem. Learn more!

Max Mendoza Crumm, Dylan Mulvaney and More to Star in THE DROWSY CHAPERONE Concert
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 20, 2025

Breaking the Binary Theatre has revealed the complete cast for the organization’s one-night-only concert of The Drowsy Chaperone at the Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage at Carnegie Hall. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets!

Natalie Joy Johnson, Jari Jones, and More Featured on 'Queering the Canon: Live at Joe's Pub' Album
by Stephi Wild - Jul 8, 2025

Following the success of the Queering the Canon: A Retrospective Gala in March hosted by Miss Peppermint, Ring of Keys, the artist service nonprofit for queer women, trans, and nonbinary artists, will release a live album of the evening's unforgettable performances.

Florencia Cuenca, Amina Faye, and More Join NAMT's CHALLENGE ACCEPTED! Concert
by Stephi Wild - Jun 11, 2025

The Musical Theater Songwriting Challenge for High School Students, a program of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with the National Alliance for Musical Theatre, will return to the stage with CHALLENGE ACCEPTED!

NEA and NAMT Launch Musical Theater Songwriting Challenge For High School Students
by A.A. Cristi - May 16, 2025

The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) and National Alliance for Musical Theatre (NAMT) have announced the winners of the 2024-2025 Musical Theater Songwriting Challenge.

NAMT Reveals Winners of the 2024-2025 Musical Theater Songwriting Challenge for High School Students
by Stephi Wild - May 15, 2025

The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) and National Alliance for Musical Theatre (NAMT) have announced the winners of the 2024-2025 Musical Theater Songwriting Challenge.

PLUTO: A ROCK OPERA Concert to be Presented At SoHo Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 9, 2025

PLUTO: A Rock Opera, a bold new musical by NYU grads Briana Harris and Gavin Knittle, will take the stage in concert at SoHo Playhouse. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Peppermint Will Host QUEERING THE CANON Benefit For Ring Of Keys
by Stephi Wild - Feb 26, 2025

Ring of Keys has announced its annual benefit to celebrate the seventh anniversary of the organization, Queering the Canon: A Retrospective | A Benefit for Ring of Keys.

Ring of Keys to Bring QUEERING THE CANON: A RETROSPECTIVE to Joe's Pub
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 12, 2025

RING OF KEYS brings QUEERING THE CANON: A RETROSPECTIVE to Joe's Pub. Audiences will experience these songs queered alongside a new canon of works written in response to the originals. Learn more!

NAMT Launches Season Two Of New@NAMT Podcast Featuring Emerging Musical Theatre Student Songwriters
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 30, 2025

National Alliance for Musical Theatre has announced that Season Two of New@NAMT: The Next Wave of Musical Theatre Writers is now airing, featuring conversations with the winners of the 2023/2024 Musical Theater Songwriting Challenge for High School Students, a program of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with the National Alliance for Musical Theatre for high school students to develop and showcase musical compositions that could be a part of a musical theater production. 

NAMT Announces Creative Teams For The 36th Annual Festival Of New Musicals
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 11, 2024

NAMT announced the creative teams for the 36th Annual Festival of New Musicals, set to take place at New World Stages in New York City on October 24th and 25th.

Andy Mientus and Jon-Micheal Reese Join the Cast of ALL THE WORLD'S A STAGE at The South Carolina New Play Festival
by Stephi Wild - Jul 23, 2024

The South Carolina New Play Festival has announced that Andy Mientus and Jon-Michael Reese have joined the cast of All the World’s a Stage by Adam Gwon, directed by Jonathan Silverstein with music direction by Andrea Grody.

The South Carolina New Play Festival Reveals Cast For Upcoming Lineup
by Stephi Wild - Jun 26, 2024

The South Carolina New Play Festival has announced casting for several upcoming productions. Learn more about the lineup here!

Alexandra Billings and Lauren Patten Will Lead Reading of S/HE & ME
by Stephi Wild - Jun 24, 2024

A special industry reading of Alexandra Billings’s new autobiographical musical S/He & Me is set for this week. The reading will be presented on Wednesday, June 26th at The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center.

Program Mentors and Cast Revealed For Challenge Accepted! A Concert Presenting The Winners Of The Musical Theater Songwriting Challenge
by Stephi Wild - Jun 13, 2024

A special concert next week will feature live performances by Broadway artists of the seven winning songs from the 2023-2024 Musical Theater Songwriting Challenge, a program of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with the National Alliance for Musical Theatre for high school students to develop and showcase musical compositions that could be a part of a musical theater production.